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Member News: Bilfinger sets the Gold Standard in workforce development with ECITB recognition

September 9, 2025
Member News: Bilfinger sets the Gold Standard in workforce development with ECITB recognition

Bilfinger UK is proud to announce its achievement of Gold Status from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), a recognition of its commitment to workforce development, training excellence, and industry collaboration. In addition to this prestigious accolade, Bilfinger UK has also been shortlisted as a finalist in the Large Employer of the Year category at the ECITB Training and Development Awards 2025, further underscoring its leadership in nurturing talent and driving industry standards. As one of the UK’s largest tier-one solutions providers, Bilfinger employs over 4,000 highly skilled professionals across platforms and sites nationwide. The company has long recognised the critical importance of building a sustainable pipeline of talent to meet the evolving demands of the energy sector.
Bilfinger’s Training and Competency Manager, Stephanie Broadley – who also sits as Chair of the ECITB Employer Network Steering Group (ENSG) for Connected Competence – said: “In the rapidly changing energy landscape, this level of competence creates a safe and flexible workforce. Achieving ECITB Gold Status is a powerful endorsement of our long-standing commitment to workforce development. At Bilfinger, training isn’t just a programme – it’s a strategic priority.
“We’re also thrilled to be shortlisted as a finalist for Large Employer of the Year at the ECITB Training and Development Awards 2025. This recognition reflects the dedication of our teams
across the UK who work tirelessly to ensure our people are not only qualified, but confident and competent in their roles. We’re proud to be shaping a workforce that’s ready to meet the
demands of today’s energy sector – and tomorrow’s.”
Through its strategic partnerships with ECITB, Bilfinger has created structured entry pathways that support apprentices, graduates, and new entrants from day one. The company is firmly on track to meet its ambitious target of hiring 400 apprentices by 2028, with 161 apprentices currently engaged across 26 pathways.

Gold Status is the highest rank a company can achieve in the ECITB Skills and Training Charter, reflecting Bilfinger’s values, investment in people and its role in shaping the future of
the UK’s engineering and construction workforce.

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